Guides: Nursing: Infection Control

eBooks

Antibiotics simplified (2018) This text simplifies learning infectious disease pharmacotherapy and condenses the many facts that are taught about antibiotics into one quick reference guide.
Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization types, action, and resistance. (2017) This book is a detailed and accessible presentation of the current methods of microbial control.
Block's Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation (2020) The book focuses on disease prevention, rather than eradication and has been thoroughly updated with new information based on recent advances in the field and understanding of the risks, the technologies available, and the regulatory environments.
Microbiology and infection control for health professionals. 6th Edition. (2016) The only fully Australian ground-up microbiology text with a focus on infection control for nursing and allied health students.

Hand Hygiene

Websites

Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare 2019
Infection Prevention and Control - WA Health
Infection Prevention and Control Workbook 2024
Infectious Diseases
Sepsis Clinical Care Standard (2022) Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare standard to ensure a patient presenting with signs and symptoms of sepsis receives optimal care.

Australian Standards

AS 5369:2023 - Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities.

Covering the Australian Standards for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities.

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Standards Australia > NMT This link opens in a new window A complete listing of all the Australian and New Zealand Standards that you require for your work and study. FAQ's to assist you are also to be found here.

Videos

Infection Control in the Workplace (12 Minutes) - 2020 uccessful infection control is based on good hygiene around a range of practices that arise from identifying hazards and implementing risk management for those hazards. This involves understanding: • the infectious agents • the work practices that prevent the transmission of infection in different settings • management systems that support effective work practices
Mastering Sterilisation: A Step-By-Step Guide (4:50 Minutes) - 2016 we walk you through the sterilization process, providing expert tips and clear instructions for aseptic perfection. Learn the essential techniques and best practices for ensuring a safe and sterile environment.
Sepsis Education (7:30 Minutes) - 2016 A little known disease occurs when the immune system reacts to an infection, and can lead to shock, organ failure, and death if not treated early. Symptoms include shivering, breathlessness, confusion, rash, passing no urine, and a sense of approaching death. Survivors share their experiences.

Books

Basic Infection Control for Health Care Professionals (2019) Written at a level that assumes no prior knowledge of infectious disease, this book includes coverage on how to safely protect oneself from infectious agents and what to do in case of infectious exposure.
Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing Students (2016) Introducing the unpinning microbiology to explain how infection occurs and spreads and the practical steps and precautions that need to be followed.
Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional. 3rd Edition. (2021) This straightforward introductory text makes microbiology approachable and easy to learn, presenting just the right level of information and detail to help you comprehend future course material and apply concepts to your new career.
Mims' medical microbiology and immunology (2019) Learn all the microbiology and basic immunology concepts you need to know for your courses and exams.